Staff Accountant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract to hire basis in Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, you will take charge of key financial operations, including managing accounts, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with leadership and contribute to the organization's financial success while maintaining operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions to ensure accurate financial transactions.

- Prepare detailed financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.

- Develop and oversee budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to support financial planning.

- Coordinate audits and financial reviews in collaboration with external auditors.

- Monitor and manage cash flow, including vendor payments and collections.

- Reconcile credit card transactions and create journal entries for cash accounts.

- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement efficiencies.

- Collaborate with management to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

- A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.

- Expertise in bookkeeping, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial systems.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

- Leadership skills to effectively supervise and motivate accounting staff.

- Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, for interactions requiring attention to detail.

- Familiarity with cash flow management and financial forecasting techniques.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays.

The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at

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